Who's who?

Claire Holliday 

• Chair of Governors
• Co opted Governor
• All committees
• Safeguarding Governor

My Name is Claire Holliday and I live in Styal. I am a former Primary School teacher, teaching in inner city Manchester. I became a Community Governor in 2008. I have just been appointed Chair of Governors. My eldest daughter, Lily,attends  Styal Primary School and my youngest daughter, Eva, will start in September. My areas of interest lie in the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning, as well as Special Educational Needs.  I sit on all 3 sub-commitees.

Ron Dixon

• Co opted Governor
• Strategy Committee
• Chair of Personnel and Communication Committee
• Member of Finance and Premises

I have lived in Styal for over twenty years. My younger son attended the school. I have been a governor for over ten years. My professional life was in education, including head ships at three secondary schools around Manchester and consultancy work in leadership development and performance management. Since retiring I have volunteer roles at Quarry Bank and Earlams and I am Vice chair of Styal Parish Council.

Jane Shaw  

• Vice Chair of Governors
• Co opted Governor
• Strategy Committee
• Chair of Learning and Achievement Committee

I am pleased to have the opportunity to take an active role as the vice chair and learning and achievement chair within a dedicated team of Governors for setting the school's vision, ethos and strategic direction that offers both support and challenge to the senior leadership team.

Striving to assist the school to ensure that every child receives the best educational experience, benefiting from our unique environment that is supportive, friendly and safe, giving confidence to learn and enjoy learning.

I have a child attending school and live in the village.

My professional training is as a Textile designer, working for many years within the manufacturing sector.

I enjoy spending time with my family, anything 'Arty' and watching sport (but not playing it!)

Shelley Hennessey

I am new to this role but looking forward to helping the school continue to grow.

I enjoy working at Styal and I teach years 1 and 2. I am particularly interested in Mathematics throughout the school in my role as Maths coordinator. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and going to the theatre.

Helen Smith 

• Head Teacher
• All committees

I am so proud to be the Headteacher at Styal Primary. It is a fantastic little school with a lot going on !

We pride ourselves at Styal on our family atmosphere. Everyone one knows and looks after each other. We value the individual and make sure they are able to reach their potential –socially, emotionally and academically.

I have been teaching in primary schools for 20 years now and have been a Headteacher for 9 years. 7 years of this has been as head at Styal. I have also worked in a variety of different schools in Poynton and Macclesfield. I love all sports and used to swim competitively for Manchester. At the weekend I love to spend time with my 3 children, walking and of course swimming.

Eleanor Underhill

• Co opted Governor
• Member of Finance and Premises Committee

Eleanor works for the National Trust and is the General Manager at Quarry Bank Mill, with responsibility for the visitor attraction, the tenanted properties in the village, and the beautiful 400 acre Styal Estate.  She’s been at Styal now for nearly six years.  Eleanor studied History at York University, going on to work in the local newspaper business.  Her first job was at the Yorkshire Post, and she then worked in various locations and roles, including five years as Managing Director of the Cheshire-based Guardian Series Newspapers.   Redundancy from this role prompted her to change careers and join the National Trust.   Eleanor lives in Northwich, and has three children now in their early twenties.  She is a keen cyclist and loves being in the outdoors. 

Christopher Dodson

• Co opted Governor
• Member of Finance and Premises Committee

I am a retired solicitor and have been a governor of the school since 2002. I am a member of the Finance and Premises Committee.

I have lived in Wilmslow since 1973 and am a member of Wilmslow Town Council.

Paul Hampton 

• Co opted Governor
• Member of Finance and Premises Committee

Rebecca Bentley

• Parent Governor

My name is Rebecca Bentley and I am pleased to be able to fulfil the role of parent governor.

I have worked as a primary school teacher for many years, working in central Manchester. I have a passion for special educational needs and have retrained to become a teacher of the Deaf; a role that has seen me based at the Cochlear Implant Programme at Manchester Royal Infirmary for the past 13 years.  I have three children, two are currently at Styal Primary and I am pleased to be able to support the school within this capacity.

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POSITION IN SCHOOL

BUSINESS INTEREST

RELATIONSHIP

DATE FORM COMPLETED

Annette Tompkins

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Self employed.  After School Club

Employee of CEC

10/10/16

Sally Hunt

School Business Manager

Self employed.  Out of School Musical Theatre Group – PYPS

Employee of CEC

19/9/16

Eleanor Underhill

Governor

General Manager of National Trust local site

Conservation charity and landlord of Styal Primary School

Landlord

19/9/16

Ronald Dixon

Governor

Governor at Lostock Hall Primary School

Governor

29/9/16

Claire Holliday

Chair of Governors

N/A

Jane Shaw

Deputy Chair of Governors and

Parent Governor

N/A

Christopher Dodson

Governor

N/A

Paul Hampton

Parent Governor

N/A

Jane Underhalter

Governor

N/A

Paul Arrowsmith

Governor

N/A

Helen Smith

Headteacher

N/A